18 Related Articles, between 2019-03-15 and 2019-03-04

'Crystal meth crisis' in Kamsack area hints at underlying trauma: experts. An opioid addiction crisis has affected Kamsack townspeople and members of three nearby First Nations for years. Now community members are dealing with an additional crystal meth crisis. >>

'It's almost biblical': First Nation leaders in Calgary to organize international Dene reunification event. Organizers want to bring Indigenous people with Dene Athabaskan heritage from around the world together in one place. >>

1 year in, Yukon advocates reflect on Gladue report pilot project. Representatives from the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) and the Yukon Legal Services Society say the pilot program has provided a structured way to get necessary information before the courts. >>

Child welfare spending on First Nations will continue to rise without changes: study. A study that looked into government spending on First Nations child welfare says without changes the cost to Canadian taxpayers will continue to increase. >>

Eskasoni Crisis Centre extends hours, services after rash of deaths in community. The Eskasoni Crisis Centre is expanding its hours and services following a rash of deaths in the First Nations community. >>

First Nation loses new arena in fire. Timiskaming First Nation's new arena destroyed by fire after roof collapse. >>

FSIN pleased with 'long overdue' proposed changes to Indigenous child welfare system. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations says it is pleased with a new federal bill that would cede control of child welfare systems to First Nations and other Indigenous groups. >>

Indigenous languages highlighted at Regina Elders Gathering. Elders have gathered at the First Nations University this week to discuss the importance of preserving Indigenous languages. >>

Left to crumble or repurposed: Residential school sites treated inconsistently across Canada. While some First Nations are reclaiming residential school buildings or the land on which they stood, other schools are disappearing with time, leaving little evidence of that period of history or recognition of the students. >>

Mikisew Cree say Frontier oilsands mine deal includes vote on future development. The industry relations director for the Mikisew Cree First Nation says the community's support of the massive Frontier oilsands open pit mining project includes an ongoing voice in how future development unfolds. >>

Never too young: Kids on N.W.T. First Nation help spark change in their community. Junior kindergarten to Grade 3 students at Chief Sunrise Education Centre created projects to help the community. >>

Qalipu First Nation wants to create business park in Corner Brook. Chief Brendan Mitchell says an urban reserve in Newfoundland would be an economic driver, and an 'attractive opportunity.' >>

Saskatchewan First Nation files claim in court over cannabis dispensary. A First Nation operating a cannabis dispensary without a provincial permit has laid the groundwork for taking the federal and Saskatchewan governments to court. >>

Semiahmoo First Nation takes first step toward new water system. The Semiahmoo First Nation, which has been on a permanent boil water advisory for 15 years, and on and off for another 10 years before that, celebrated the first step toward new water infrastructure on Friday. >>

Summit aims to build better relationships between First Nation economies and Canadian industries. The Forward Summit is bringing over 50 First Nations together with Canadian business leaders in the hopes of creating opportunities for Indigenous communities >>

The mission to build a round house on Chippewas of the Thames First Nation. Betsy Kechego and Crystal Kechego are raising money to build an Anishinaabe round house—a place to gather and share knowledge between generations. >>

Trudeau's offer of Indigenous Services to Wilson-Raybould like 'asking Nelson Mandela to administer apartheid'. The prime minister's attempt to move Jody Wilson-Raybould to the Indigenous Services portfolio was a 'deeply humiliating' proposal and shows a lack of understanding and disconnect from First Nations' world view, say Indigenous leaders and analysts. >>

Why Jody Wilson-Raybould's reference to her First Nation traditions in SNC-Lavalin testimony has significance. Judith Sayers, president of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council who recently wrote an editorial about the subject, spoke with On The Island’s Gregor Craigie about its significance. >>